Cathedral Gorge State Park is a hidden gem in Nevada. It’s located only about 1.5 hrs from St. George, 2 hrs from Great Basin National Park, and 2.5 hrs from Las Vegas. We loved exploring the slot canyons and hiking into the gorge. Places to See Nevada State Park Regional Visitor Center Website | Open […]
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Eco Travelers Guide to Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park is a nice park that you can enjoy in a single day. There are two main things to do in the park: take a guided tour of Lehman Caves and drive up Wheeler Mountain, where there are several hike options at the top. The park itself has no entrance fees, just a […]
Eco Travelers Guide to the Grand Canyon – North Rim
If you know someone who has been to the Grand Canyon, there’s a 90% chance they went to the South Rim. They probably told you it was beautiful, but also crowded. If you want to enjoy the Grand Canyon and get off the beaten path a bit to avoid the crowds and beat the heat, […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Kanab, Utah
Kanab is a small city centrally located in southern Utah and is nearby Zion, Grand Canyon (North Rim), and Bryce Canyon National Parks. It also has many lesser known but amazingly beautiful places like Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Toadstool Hoodoos, Buckskin Gulch, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Wave. So, if you like being able […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is less visited than nearby Arches National Park, but it’s well worth a visit. The park is located 40 minutes from the city of Moab, Utah. Canyonlands is a massive park, but the most popular area, Island in the Sky, is relatively small, so you can make a day trip of it […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Moab, Utah
Moab is a cute city in southeastern Utah and the gateway to both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. I loved the vibe of this town and the green businesses here that helped us travel more sustainably. Places to See Arches National Park Arches is a spectacular and very popular National Park. There are […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Arches National Park
Arches National Park is beautiful red rock country that is immediately adjacent to Moab, Utah. There are a lot of things to do spanning a wide range of skill levels, so whether you like tame trails and overlooks or backpacking and canyoneering, Arches has something for you. We spent two and a half days in […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park
Before Your Trip With over 4.5 million visitors per year, Rocky Mountain National Park is in the top five most visited National Parks in the United States. There are many different trails and viewpoints to enjoy, but there are also some important logistical considerations to keep in mind to make sure you have a safe and […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Boulder, Colorado
I was excited to see Boulder since it is well known for being an eco-friendly hub. It was a charming place with so many amenities and businesses to help one live sustainably. We brought our trailer to camp this visit, and even our campground had compost and recycling, plus we were located within walking distance […]
Eco Travelers Guide to Logan, Utah
Cache Valley is an agricultural area in northern Utah, with Logan being the largest town and is best known as the location of Utah State University. Eric and I lived in Logan for 2 years while I worked at USU and supported him through school. I didn’t know much about sustainability back then, so I […]